Buffalo Sabres bring back 'Street HockeyFest' on Aug. 25

Press release

The
Buffalo Sabres today announced that registration is open for "Street
HockeyFest 2013." The popular street hockey tournament is scheduled
this year for Sunday, Aug. 25.

Due
to the construction surrounding First Niagara Center, the one-day
tournament, which is being held for the 12th year, will take place on
the surface parking lots between Mississippi and Columbia streets
(across from Lagerhaus 95 restaurant, one block east of the arena).
Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and games start promptly at 9 a.m.

The
tournament is open to boys and girls age 17 and under at a cost of
$125 per team. Each team will consist of up to five players and will
be guaranteed at least three games in the all-day, rain or shine
event. Every player will also receive a "Street HockeyFest"
T-shirt and hat. Trophies will be awarded to the champions of each
division.

Registration
will close Aug. 16 at 5 p.m., or when registration is full. Teams can
visit www.Sabres.com to register
and download the waiver form. For questions, call the "Street
HockeyFest" hotline at 716-855-4144.

Games
will be played 3-on-3 plus a goaltender and one optional substitute.
Participants are responsible for bringing their own equipment,
including sneakers, hockey sticks and gloves. Goaltender equipment is
mandatory. Additional protective gear is optional, but recommended.

Food
and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the event, and
the Sabres Store will be open all day, giving fans a chance to stop
in for big summer savings.

Teams
will be divided into divisions determined by gender and age/birth
year as outlined by 2013-14 USA Hockey age classifications. Microns
and Mites are required to wear a helmet and must also be under adult
supervision at all times.
Divisions are as follows:

Boys:

Microns
6 and under: 2007 and later

Mites
8 and under: 2005

Squirts
10 and under: 2003, 2004

Pee
Wee 12 and under: 2001, 2002

Bantam
14 and under: 1999, 2000

Midget
16 and under: 1998

Midget
17 and under: 1997

Girls:

17
and under: 1996

15
and under: 1998

13
and under: 2001

11
and under: 2003

8
and under: 2006

(If
minimum number of teams per division is not met, certain divisional
play may be canceled.)